[Rebroadcast] How making alcohol from trees could give rural Japan a buzz

<div>The team at Deep Dive is taking a much-needed break. In the meantime, check out <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/podcast/alcohol-from-trees/">this podcast from November</a> that explores how some Japanese companies are trying to make alcohol from old trees.<br> Hosted by <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/int-jason_jenkins/">Jason Jenkins</a> and produced by <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/david-cortez/">Dave Cortez</a>.<br> <br> <strong>On this episode:</strong><br> Jason Jenkins: <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/int-jason_jenkins/">Articles</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/JT_Jinki">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrjinki1/">Instagram<br> </a>Alex K.T. Martin: <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/int-alex-k_t_-martin/">Articles</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexktMartin">Twitter</a><br> <br> <strong>Read more:</strong> </div> <ul><li> <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2022/11/28/food/japan-alcohol-wood/">Wood spirits: How Japan made the world’s first liquor from trees</a> (Alex K.T. Martin, The Japan Times)</li></ul> <div> <strong>Get in touch:</strong> Send us feedback at <a href="mailto:deepdive@japantimes.co.jp">deepdive@japantimes.co.jp</a>. Support the show by rating, reviewing and sharing the episode with a friend if you’ve enjoyed it. For a transcript of the show, visit <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/">japantimes.co.jp</a>, and don’t forget to follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/japandeepdive?lang=en">Twitter</a>!  <br> <br> <strong>Photo:</strong> <em>The Last brand of gin created by Ethical Spirits uses leftover sake lees.</em> | COURTESY OF ETHICAL SPIRITS<br> <br> </div>